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Thunbergia Erecta Nana, Meyenia Erecta Nana, Bush Clock Vine (Blue) - Plant

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Description

Thunbergia erecta is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the genus Thunbergia native to western Africa.

The shoots are quadrangular and each angle bears a narrow wing. Leaves are ovate-elliptic, and oppositely arranged. Leaf margin is entire or wavy or occasionally with a broad triangular tooth above the middle.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 18.5 inch (47 cm)
Plant Spread 4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Kings-mantle,Bush Clock Vine
Maximum Reachable Height 4 to 6 feet.
Flower Colour Dark purple
Bloom Time Colder season.
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

This vigorous vine grows in full sun, with a southern exposure, but stays greener and prettier with a little shade protection from the blazing afternoon sunshine, especially in warmer climates. Water the plant when the soil is dry, and fertilize in spring and fall with a granular fertilizer.
Prune after the blooming cycle is over to encourage a quick re-sprout, and prune again in late summer. When winter comes close, mulch the roots with pine needles or other organic material.

Thunbergia Erecta Nana care

Sky vine (Thunbergia grandiflora), also commonly referred to as clock vine, a member of the tropical Acanthaceae family and is an evergreen in frost free climates, where it also produces fruits, but growth slows or stops in cool temperatures. It is hardy in Zones 8-11.
The clusters of its trumpet flowers will enrich your garden with the vibrant feel from India, its origin. Dramatic lavender-blue flowers on a backdrop of dark green heart-shaped leaves will light up your garden all summer, or all year long in tropical climates.

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering Medium
Soil Well-drained soil
Temperature 50 degrees F.
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Thunbergia Erecta Nana uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Culinary Use:

  • Flowers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to plant Thunbergia alata?

You can plant Thunbergia outdoor where it will get 4-6 hrs of direct bright light.

How to plant Thunbergia?

1. To plant Thunbergia in pot, choose a pot having of 6-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with the same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 4-6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in the current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plants directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for 4-6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing monsoons season(July-October).

What is Thunbergia plant?

Thunbergia alata is a fast-growing and free-flowering vine.

How to grow Thunbergia?

Plant is grown by seeds and limb cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant. 
1. Sunlight- 4-6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required. 
2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
3. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing monsoons season(July-October).

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com  `

When to plant Thunbergia seeds?

You can plant Thunbergia seeds during the winter(December-January) and monsoons season(July-October).

How to sow Thunbergia seeds?

Consider the following points to sow Thunbergia seeds You can plant Thunbergia seeds in pot as well as in-ground. To plant Thunbergia seeds consider the following points
1. Use a pot having 7-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well-drained soil. To sow seeds make a hole about 1 inch in soil, place 2-3 seeds in it, cover with soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week.
6. Transplant the seedlings to individual pots once their second set of true leaves appear. Plant them outdoors in a sun-filled area at the beginning of summer(July-October).

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

When to plant Thunbergia?

You can plant Thunbergia plants during the monsoons season(July-September).

How to care for Thunbergia plant?

Consider the following points to care Thunbergia
1. Sunlight- 4-6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required. 
2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
3. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer once a month.

Where to plant Thunbergia?

You can plant Thunbergia outdoor where 4-6 hrs of direct bright light is available.

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